Take two more names off the list of available center fielders for the Yankees.

Yesterday’s trade of Milton Bradley from the Dodgers to the A’s for minor leaguer Andre Ethier removed Bradley and the A’s Mark Kotsay from the trading block.

When it was speculated last week that Bradley was on the way to Oakland, some thought Kotsay would be available, but the A’s are planning to play Bradley in right field and keep Kotsay in center.

The Yankees never really were hot for the switch-hitting Bradley because of his problems off the field that stem from a fierce temper.

Of course, Johnny Damon remains a free agent.

“We see him play so much it feels like every day,” Joe Torre said yesterday. “From the 2004 postseason through this season we have seen him 1,000 times. He makes things happen. He doesn’t have an outstanding arm but he never had a strong arm when he was a youngster.”

The Yankees are talking to agent Scott Boras but refuse to offer the 32-year-old Damon the seven-year deal Boras is seeking. The Red Sox, Damon’s former team, are in the mix but have formulated a backup plan that includes getting Jeremy Reed from Seattle for pitcher Matt Clement. The Yankees’ backup plan is to play Bubba Crosby.

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Torre anticipates Bernie Williams returning.

“I hope so,” Torre said. “What makes me feel good is that we expressed interest and he expressed interest. Right now it’s about finding the right number.”

The Yankees have until Jan. 8 to get a deal done with Williams, who would be a bench player and DH.